Eskom price hike is ‘unsustainable’
But amid worries that consumers could binge on credit there are signs they are handling debt better
A new model is in the pipeline but the current fund’s liabilities are projected to rise to R393-billion by 2021-2022
It seems 2014 will be a tough year for consumers, and economists say one can only expect respite sometime in 2015.
Mike Schussler responds to a piece by Brian Ashley and Dick Forslund of the Alternative Information and Development Centre published in the M&G.
Unless reliable, quantifiable data is publicly available, reports cannot be taken seriously, writes Brian Ashley and Dick Forslund.
Mike Schussler responds to Neva Magketla’s article and says she should check her data sources before laying blame on economists.
President Zuma says not enough is being done to advance women in business sectors, calling for "visible change" in all industries, especially mining.
Women are not as active in the South African economy as they should be due to the high adult unemployment rate in the country, an economist has said.
South Africa’s targeted consumer inflation quickened slightly to 3,4% year-on-year in October from 3,2% in September, data showed on Wednesday.
South Africa is the biggest welfare state in the world, economist Mike Schussler said on Thursday.
Sparks flew at an electricity conference on proposed tariff hikes on Thursday.
The economic crisis could lead to over 300 000 job losses, economist Mike Schussler said in the 8th United Association of SA Employment Report.
The emerging-market world is growing faster than the developed world and South Africa is no exception.
The price of petrol may drop by between R1,10 a litre and R1,30 a litre in December, an analyst said on Monday.
SA’s targeted CPIX slowed for the first time in a year to 13% year-on-year in September from 13,6% in August, data showed on Wednesday.
The resignation of Trevor Manuel — alongside 13 senior Cabinet ministers — has caused confusion and volatility in the country’s financial markets.
When prices go up, in most cases consumption goes down, although there are some famous exceptions to this rule.
A ”big drop” in the petrol price is expected in September, T-Sec economist Mike Schussler said on Wednesday.
An increase in the petrol price of between 20 cents and 40 cents is possible in August, said T-Sec economist Mike Schussler on Monday.
